How do you pronounce "capitalize"?

In American English: /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ (KAP-uht-uh-leyez). In British English: /kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz/ (K-ap-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ (KAP-uht-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz/ (K-ap-it).

Is "capitalize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ (KAP-uht-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /kˈapɪtəlˌaɪz/ (K-ap-it).

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capitalize

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/ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/

KAP-uht-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·əti·ətal·laɪzize

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